The retreating raiders leave disabled rifles and severed armor mounts scattered across the avenue. Beneath them, a thumb-sized route beacon pulses amber through the smoke.
the battered defense mech
Unregistered beacon detected. Scanning encrypted traffic and local route data.
The battered defense mech kneels beside the beacon, projecting a blue tactical map from its damaged chest unit. A nearby logistics junction flashes red as multiple Pirate Bay formations converge.
Purple Heart
The junction feeds three evacuation corridors.
Seeder
Regroup at Junction Seven. Seize the fuel cells first, then cut the shelter network before defenders can reinforce.
Two distorted figures appear above the projection, visible only as hijacked-channel avatars. Seeder’s signal fractures beneath static while Leecher overlays attack vectors across the junction.
Leecher
Confirmed. Purple Heart is still at the shelter block. Send the heavy crews around her position and strike from both sides.
the battered defense mech
Warning. Friendly forces are insufficient for a direct defense of the junction. Tactical response awaits command.
✓ Quest Accepted
Keep Planeptune's evacuation corridors open
Director's note
One name Goddess Black Heart and the other name Goddess Green Heart
“Call my teammate for backup”
SUCCESS (Good Willpower, rolled +1)
Purple Heart opens a tight combat channel to the battered defense mech. The damaged unit’s chest projector pivots toward her, accepting the priority handshake through static.
Purple Heart
The junction needs every shield we can bring.
the battered defense mech
Backup request received. Support designation confirmed.
The mech rises, servos grinding beneath scorched armor. Its remaining shoulder cannon locks onto the tactical map’s western approach while blue targeting lines spread across the avenue.
the battered defense mech
I will accompany your advance to Junction Seven and cover the evacuation corridors.
Behind the sealed shelter doors, civilians watch the projection through narrow security slits. The mech marks their route with a bright green protection overlay.
the battered defense mech
Civilian defense priority is active. Awaiting movement.
✓ Quest Accepted
Defend Junction Seven from Pirate Bay forces
Director's note
My Friend Compa appears before me as I travel to the location
“I lead the battered mech toward Junction Seven at combat speed.”
SUCCESS (Superb Agility, rolled -1)
Purple Heart accelerates down the fractured avenue, High Tech Wing burning violet through smoke. The battered defense mech follows at combat speed, heavy feet hammering sparks from the pavement.
At the next transit span, Compa appears ahead: a young adult woman with a sturdy build, pink hair beneath a white medical cap, and a bright medic jacket over armored utility gear.
Compa
Purple Heart! I was bringing emergency kits to the evacuation line. The junction is just ahead, and the corridors are still open!
Purple Heart
The evacuation corridors remain open.
Compa falls into the moving formation as the city grid flashes across her wrist display. Overhead, surveillance drones scatter from the approaching engine wash.
the battered defense mech
Junction Seven is within operational reach. Western approach marked for Goddess Black Heart; eastern approach marked for Goddess Green Heart.
Purple Heart and the battered defense mech crest the transit span and reach Junction Seven. Three evacuation corridors glow green beneath converging hostile signals, while the mech’s cannon tracks the western approach.
Quest Complete
Keep Planeptune's evacuation corridors open
Attribute Upgrade: Willpower Good→Great